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RecalledCPSC · February 10, 2015 Ride-ons, bikes & scooters

Marin Mountain Bikes Recalls Children's Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard; Handlebars Can Loosen

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Marin MBX 50 Boys Bicycles
Marin MBX 50 Boys Bicycles · Photo: CPSC

What's being recalled

2014 Marin MBX 50 and Tiny Trail Bicycles

Units: About 400 in the U.S. and 50 in Canada

This recall involves Marin 2014 model MBX 50 and Tiny Trail boy's and girl's bicycles with 16-inch knobby tires. The single speed bicycles have high-rise handlebars and training wheels. The boy's bicycles were sold in red and have serial number HA14980XXXXXX. The girl's bicycles were sold in purple and have serial number HA14982XXXXXX. Serial numbers are printed on a foil label affixed to the underside of the base of the down tube. "Marin" is printed on the seat and the downtube. "Tiny Trail" or "MBX 50" is printed on the bicycles chain guard.

The problem, in CPSC's words

The handlebars can loosen or separate during use. This can cause the rider to lose control and/or crash, posing the risk of injury.

Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC

None reported.

What CPSC says to do

Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle and contact Marin for a replacement handlebar stem.

How to contact the company

Marin Mountain Bikes at (800) 222-7557 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.marinbikes.com and click on "Recalls/Safety" for more information.

Open the official CPSC notice

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 15076, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.